M.A. in Educational Leadership with Principal Licensure Purpose of Program The Master of Arts in Educational Leadership prepares individuals for appointments as school principals and office administrators, and for positions in AEAs and the state department of education. It is a licensure program that requires a minimum of 36 s.h. of graduate credit. Admission Applicants for admission must meet the requirements of the Graduate College. Additionally, applicants must have had three or more years of teaching experience in the PK-12 level by the time they receive their degree. Admission decisions are made on a rolling basis through a faculty review process. Candidates will be selected based on consideration of grade-point average, recommendations, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) general test scores, and a statement of career goals. Application to all graduate programs (degree or non-degree) in the College of Education requires official GRE general test scores. Information on Admission to the College of Education is available through the Office of Education Services, The University of Iowa Office of Graduate Admissions, Online Graduate Applications, and College of Education Financial Aid and Graduate Assistantships.Course Delivery Many of the courses offered by the Educational Leadership faculty are offered via distance education. Consult ISIS for current semester course offerings. Course & Clinical Requirements Minimum total semester hours required: 36 s.h. Worksheet for MA Program with licensure. - Core Requirements (24 s.h.)
07B:201 Foundations of School Administration (3 s.h.)
07B:236 Administration of Students with Special Needs (3 s.h.)
07B:242 Research for Effective School Leaders (3 s.h.)
07B:260 Contemporary Management Strategies for the K-12 Principal (3 s.h.)
07B:285 School and Community Relationships (3 s.h.)
07B:298 Legal Aspect of School Personnel (3 s.h.)
07B:381 Analysis and Appraisal of Curriculum (3 s.h.)
07B:383 Supervision and Evaluation (3 s.h.) - Clinicals (12 s.h.)
07E:181 ePortfolio Production (1 s.h.)
07B:400 Early Childhood Leadership Clinical* (3 s.h.)
07B:401 Elementary Leadership Clinical* (3 s.h.)
07B:402 Secondary Leadership Clinical* (3 s.h.)
07B:403 Special Education Leadership Clinical* (3 s.h.)
* Hours in clinicals are determined by advisor based on application documents and experience. Total clinical hours must be distributed across 400, 401, 402, and 403. Total hours for these five classes must equal 12 semester hours. Additional clinical hours may be required and is determined by faculty review. Comprehensive Examination The M.A. comprehensive examination consists of a three-hour examination in a specialized area of educational leadership or related field. Students must be registered in the Graduate College during their comprehensive examination semester if they plan to graduate at the end of that semester. All students will take the examination on the date and time determined by the Office of Teacher Education and Student Services. Distance education students may drive to campus or take the examination in another location. Distance education students are responsible for making arrangements for a proctor and location and paying any costs for this service. The Office of Teacher Education and Student Services staff will communicate with all students regarding arrangements for the test. Students should indicate on their comprehensive examination application if they are distance education students. TESS will work with Distance Education staff so that distance education students’ examinations are made available to faculty for review. |